Automated gate for robotic mowers

A method of controlling an automated gate for a robotic mower, the method comprising:

• receiving a signal from a triggering matrix, the triggering matrix comprising:
• a plurality of magnet sensors on either side of the automated gate;
• a magnet attached to a front underside of the robotic mower;
• a processor attached to a frame adjacent the gate;
• and
• a length of wire connecting the plurality of magnetic sensors to the processor, such that a triggering of a control circuit occurs based on proximity of the magnet with the magnet sensors;
• and
• a locking mechanism attached to the frame, the locking mechanism comprising:
• a horizontal beam;
• a linear actuator attached to the horizontal beam, the linear actuator operable to move the horizontal beam;
• a support bar;
• at least two elbows, wherein one end of each of the at least two elbows is pivotably attached to opposite ends of the support bar, and the at least two elbows in contact with the horizontal beam, for performing a locking and/or unlocking function based on operation of the linear actuator;
• a door stop attached to at least one door;
• and
• at least two clasps, wherein the at least two clasps are pivotably attached to opposite ends of the support bar, the at least two clasps having a cut-out on an upper side and a cut-out on a bottom side, the cut-out on the upper side operable to accept the at least two elbows and the cut-out on the bottom side operable to accept the door stop;
• sending the received signal by the control circuit to the linear actuator to unlock the at least one door of the automated gate;
• setting a timer for a specified period of time;
• sending a query by means associated with the timer to the control circuit if the at least one door is closed after the specified period of time has elapsed;
• receiving a response confirming that the at least one door is closed;
• and
• sending a signal by the control circuit to the linear actuator to lock the at least one door.